Episode 1947
From Countdown
Episode 1947 was broadcast on 21 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Steve Coberman played Paul Wright, with Steve Coberman winning 53 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Coberman | Score | Paul Wright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SGAUETYPB | BEATS | 5 – 5 | STAGE | UPBEATS, UPSTAGE | 7 |
| 2 | RNOLAOWSA | SWORN | 10 – 5 | alsoran ☓ | LOWANS*, ROWANS*, SALOON, SALWAR* | 13 |
| 3 | EIHRTRIED | rehired ☓ | 10 – 12 | DIRTIER | DITHERER | 21 |
| 4 | 75 5 2 4 1 10 → 406 | 406
(75 + 4 + 2) × 5 + 1 |
20 – 12 | 405 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LZAEMPDOT | PALMED | 26 – 12 | MAZED | PLOTZED*, TADPOLE | 38 |
| 6 | EONTGJESU | TONGUES | 33 – 12 | STONE | 45 | |
| 7 | AFLEAHRMG | FLAME | 33 – 18 | AFLAME | FLAMER*, GRAHAM*, HAEMAL*, LAAGER, REFLAG* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 7 6 4 7 9 → 921 | 921
100 × 9 + (7 − 4) × 7 |
43 – 28 | 921
100 × 9 + (7 − 4) × 7 |
|
61 |
| 9 | LENNIEGUY | GENUINELY
(8.25 seconds) |
53 – 28 | 71 |
